Prepare against Karlis Gobleja
LVA · World #39,148 classical · FIDE ID 11629789
When preparing against Karlis Gobleja, expect 1.Nf3 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Karlis Gobleja, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karlis Gobleja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karlis Gobleja before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,939 | 1,947 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,035 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karlis Gobleja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karlis Gobleja's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 42.9% | 8.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Gobleja usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gobleja usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gobleja usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 8.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gobleja usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Gobleja usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gobleja usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Karlis Gobleja's chess games
All 30 games by Karlis Gobleja in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Renate Vidruska | 2,110 | 2026. gada Rīgas atklātais čempionāts ātrajā šahā | A08 |
| May 2026 | Anatolijs Alipovs | 1,945 | Tukuma novada atklātā čempionāta ātrajā šahā - 2026 III posms 24.05.2026 | B40 |
| May 2026 | Eriks Ariels Sulzingers | 1,934 | Tukuma novada atklātā čempionāta ātrajā šahā - 2026 III posms 24.05.2026 | A05 |
| Apr 2023 | Mikelis-Emils Mikelsons | 1,872 | ch-LAT | E92 |
| May 2026 | Artemijs Nilovs | 1,793 | Tukuma novada atklātā čempionāta ātrajā šahā - 2026 III posms 24.05.2026 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukuma novada atklātā čempionāta ātrajā šahā - 2026 III posms 24.05.2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,027 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2022 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,854 |
| ch-LAT | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,882 |
| 2026. gada Rīgas atklātais čempionāts ātrajā šahā | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,030 |
| Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,787 |
| Latvijas 2026. gada 1/2 fināls | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,842 |
| V GM Sveshnikov Evgeny rapid memorial 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karlis Gobleja's chess games?
30 games by Karlis Gobleja, from Sep 2019 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Karlis Gobleja has played.
What does Karlis Gobleja play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Karlis Gobleja opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karlis Gobleja answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karlis Gobleja play as White?
As White, Karlis Gobleja's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karlis Gobleja play as Black?
As Black, Karlis Gobleja most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Karlis Gobleja's FIDE rating?
Karlis Gobleja is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Karlis Gobleja played?
Our database contains 30 games by Karlis Gobleja, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karlis Gobleja?
30 games by Karlis Gobleja reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.